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          {Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

          October 26, 2023

          Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

          February 8, 2022

          Why I Love Weddings

          September 18, 2020

          6 Years Later and Full Circle

          January 29, 2020

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

          August 15, 2025

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

          August 15, 2025

          A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

          July 20, 2022

          Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

          February 10, 2022

          It’s National Margarita Day- Celebrate Accordingly in WNY and DC!

          February 22, 2017

          Thanksgiving in DC? Here are a few specials…

          November 21, 2016

          Date Night: Mythology, DC

          November 14, 2016

          Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

          November 3, 2016

          #MedinaStrong

          March 19, 2020

          Midnight Tacos with Mariachi de Oro

          July 21, 2018

          Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

          October 31, 2017

          Because….Tacos.

          October 4, 2017
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Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

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Hello, 2026.

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The clock in downtown Medina, NY.
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Where You Can Donate, Contribute, and Help Your Community

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Alix in her garden on our farm. She loves to plant and grow edible flowers.
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Summer vibes on our farm. The pool is beautiful during the summer and it's relaxing for all the right reasons.
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Date Night: Bar Deco, DC

March 2, 2016
Date Night DC Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
Now that the sun has emerged from hiding and the cold weather has eased, we have our eyes

Happy Hour Date Night…with friends… at Bistrot Royal

March 1, 2016
Alexandria Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
Hidden at the end of N. Royal Street in Alexandria, Bistrot Royal is no secret in the community.

WCP Best of D.C. 2016 Voting: There’s Still Time!

February 26, 2016
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The Washington City Paper have once against asked readers to vote for their DC favorites, and we have

Living Together: 2 Year Recap

February 25, 2016
Lists Our Life
You never truly know someone until you’ve lived with them. For just over two years, Alix and I’ve

Engagement Pictures: Medina, NY

February 23, 2016
Medina, NY Our Life Wedding Plans
It’s been awhile since we have mentioned the wedding here, and though we have decided to put off

Date Night: Teddy & The Bully Bar

February 16, 2016
Date Night Dating DC Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
This past weekend we found ourselves lucky enough to spend quality time with Scott’s parents, though the weather

14 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas Besides Dinner and a Movie

February 12, 2016
Dating Lists
This might go against what others are telling you, but a Valentine’s Day date does not need to

#TBT – Valentine’s Day Memories

February 11, 2016
#TBT Dating Our Life Relationships 101
This weekend is a momentous one for us for several reasons. 3 years ago I surprised my new
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We're Scott and Al. For over a decade, we’ve been writing side by side, tracing our journey from city streets in DC to country roads in Western New York. Along the way, we’ve shared our table, our dreams, and now our hearts as new parents. This blog is where we gather it all — the flavors, the wonder, the quiet moments and beautiful chaos — embracing every minute of this wild and ordinary life.

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